🌱 Scottsdale Canal Convergence 10th Anniversary + State Budget Issues

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 103 Low: 84.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale Canal Convergence — Water + Art + Light celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall. The event is from Nov. 4 through Nov. 13 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. This free event will feature large public art pieces merged with augmented reality experiences. There will also be live music, dance performances, food trucks, and much more. Be sure to mark your calendar! (Daily Independent)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Scottsdale area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Scottsdale Patch)
3. Scottsdale's Republican State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita is speaking out about the recently signed state budget. According to the senator, the budget is hiding about $2.3 billion in real spending. The hidden funds are being directly given to the state's Highway Fund through sales tax receipts. The unprecedented move is to allow the state to avoid giving back some federal aid money. Sen. Ugenti-Rita has called it a "shell game." (Daily Independent)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques At The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department is mourning the loss of Sergeant Richard Lopez of the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. The department is collecting funds to assist the family. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library has provided a list of "Boredom Busters" to reduce screen time this summer. Click for the full list or check out the library website for some recommended reading. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Scottsdale Vista Career Center has shared a list of part-time opportunities with the City of Scottsdale. Click to view. (Scottsdale Vista Career Center via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.